Jan 3 Politics Pelosi Retakes Gavel As House Speaker With New Session Of Congress A significant power shift begins in Washington with Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives. The incoming speaker plans votes on bills to reopen the government and new rules. By Kelsey Snell, NPR Jan 3 Politics Pelosi Retakes Gavel As House Speaker With New Session Of Congress Kelsey Snell, NPR
Jan 3 Politics WATCH: House Democrats’ First Day The 116th Congress begins its first session today and Democrats are now in control of the House of Representatives. Watch the first day of actions live. By NPR Staff Jan 3 Politics WATCH: House Democrats' First Day NPR Staff
Nov 12 Politics Democrats Say Their First Bill Will Focus On Strengthening Democracy At Home The first bill House Democrats' will vote on would establish automatic voter registration, strengthen the Voting Rights Act, limit partisan redistricting and tighten campaign finance laws. By Peter Overby, NPR Nov 12 Politics Democrats Say Their First Bill Will Focus On Strengthening Democracy At Home Peter Overby, NPR
Sep 25 Health Miners Urge Congressional Action On Pensions, Black Lung Fund Retired coal miners and coal community activists are on Capitol Hill this week urging action on two important issues for miners: pensions and black lung benefits. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Sep 25 Health Miners Urge Congressional Action On Pensions, Black Lung Fund Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 7 Politics Immigration Debate Shines Spotlight On Divided GOP House Republicans huddled for hours Thursday morning in another attempt to find party unity on an issue that divides the GOP like no other: immigration. By Susan Davis, NPR , Kelsey Snell, NPR and Scott Detrow, NPR Jun 7 Politics Immigration Debate Shines Spotlight On Divided GOP Susan Davis, NPR, Kelsey Snell, NPR and Scott Detrow, NPR
May 22 Politics Marine Veteran Amy McGrath Wins Tough Democratic Primary In Kentucky’s 6th District McGrath, a political newcomer who spent 20 years in the Marine Corps, defeated Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, state Sen. Reggie Thomas and three other opponents. By Bruce Schreiner, AP May 22 Politics Marine Veteran Wins Tough Democratic Primary In Ky.'s 6th District Bruce Schreiner, AP
Apr 11 Politics LIVE VIDEO: Mark Zuckerberg Is Back Before Congress For A Second Day Of Testimony Facebook is under scrutiny after revelations that the data-mining and political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica obtained the data of tens of millions of Facebook users. By NPR Staff Apr 11 Politics LIVE VIDEO: Zuckerberg Is Back Before Congress For A Second Day NPR Staff
Apr 10 Politics LIVE VIDEO: Mark Zuckerberg Senate Hearing Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying on Capitol Hill to answer questions about protecting user data. By NPR Staff Apr 10 Politics LIVE VIDEO: Mark Zuckerberg Senate Hearing NPR Staff
Mar 28 Health Congress Boosts ‘Black Lung’ Treatment Funding By Millions Hundreds of coal miners have been diagnosed with Progressive Massive Fibrosis in the last five years. The advanced stage of the disease is known as "black lung." By Howard Berkes, NPR Mar 28 Health Congress Boosts 'Black Lung' Treatment Funding By Millions Howard Berkes, NPR
Mar 23 Politics Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting A Government Shutdown The president had tweeted that the package doesn't address his immigration priorities, after a massive spending bill passed both chambers of Congress. By Domenico Montanaro, NPR , Scott Detrow, NPR , , Scott Horsley, NPR , , , Tamara Keith, NPR and Kelsey Snell, NPR Mar 23 Politics Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting A Government Shutdown Domenico Montanaro, NPR, Scott Detrow, NPR, , Scott Horsley, NPR, , , Tamara Keith, NPR and Kelsey Snell, NPR
Mar 21 Health Clash Over Abortion Stalls Health Bill, Again As Congress considers a bipartisan bill to keep premium prices down on the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces, a long-standing fight over abortion reappears. By Julie Rovner, NPR Mar 21 Health Clash Over Abortion Stalls Health Bill, Again Julie Rovner, NPR
Mar 16 Politics Louise Slaughter, ‘Trailblazer’ In Congress, Dies At 88 At age 88, the Kentucky native was the oldest sitting member of Congress. By Amy Held, NPR Mar 16 Politics Louise Slaughter, 'Trailblazer' In Congress, Dies At 88 Amy Held, NPR
Mar 15 Health Bevin Official Tells Congress Kentucky’s New Medicaid System Will Be Streamlined A top advisor for Gov. Matt Bevin is revealing details on the new system that will help Medicaid enrollees track and meet some of Kentucky's new requirements. By Lisa Gillespie Mar 15 Health Bevin Official Says Ky.'s New Medicaid System Will Be Streamlined Lisa Gillespie
Feb 19 Politics Trump Supports Improving Background Checks, But Will That Mean Action? The White House says the president supports improving background checks, but the issue has languished after past shootings. By Arnie Seipel, NPR Feb 19 Politics Will Trump's Support For Improving Background Checks Lead To Action? Arnie Seipel, NPR
Feb 16 Politics Is The March 5 DACA Deadline Meaningful Anymore? With Trump's expiration date approaching and no solution in sight for the DACA program, some lawmakers are beginning to downplay the date's importance. By Scott Detrow, NPR Feb 16 Politics Is The March 5 DACA Deadline Meaningful Anymore? Scott Detrow, NPR